Osceola extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-10. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-46 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by exactly three points.

Brayden Santos
| 01/13/26 @ Lawrence-Nelson | 3 |
| 01/09/26 vs David City | 2 |
| 01/06/26 vs Nebraska Lutheran | 2 |
| 01/02/26 @ Cross County | 3 |
| 12/30/25 @ Mead | 2 |
When it comes to explaining why Osceola lost, don't look at Brayden Santos. Despite the final result, he posted 19 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Santos is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Landan Drozd, who had five points along with nine boards and five steals.
As for Lawrence-Nelson, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since February 8, 2025.
Lawrence-Nelson found their leader in sophomore Wyatt Frey, who went 9-for-15 on his way to 24 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Griffis, who put up six points.
Osceola wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 50-48 win against Twin River on the 17th. As for Lawrence-Nelson, they have also already played their next matchup, a 58-38 victory against Kenesaw on the 16th.
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